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2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota

8 Schools Ranked
$6,338 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,213 Avg Student Debt

A nursing student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in North Dakota to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
105 Total Awards
$11,847 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,566 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Rasmussen University - North Dakota to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in North Dakota. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 105 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Rasmussen University - North Dakota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,847. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,566 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - North Dakota does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
78 Total Awards
$5,646 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,451 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Dakota State College of Science is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in Wahpeton, North Dakota that handed out 78 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from North Dakota who attend North Dakota State College of Science full time pay an average of $5,646 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,606. On average, associate degree students take out $16,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that North Dakota State College of Science does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
43 Total Awards
$5,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,732 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Lake Region State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in North Dakota. Lake Region State College is a small public school located in Devils Lake, North Dakota that handed out 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,000 to cover tuition and fees at Lake Region State College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $16,732 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lake Region State College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
40 Total Awards
$5,173 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,087 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Dakota College at Bottineau helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in North Dakota. Bottineau, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $5,173 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU-Bottineau. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,351. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,087 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

MSU-Bottineau does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
36 Total Awards
$4,926 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,120 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Bismarck State College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Dakota who attend BSC full time pay an average of $4,926 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,930. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,120 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BSC. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
29 Total Awards
$8,122 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,554 Avg Student Debt

Dickinson State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking. Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 29 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,122 in tuition and fees if they attend DSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,942. On average, associate degree students take out $19,554 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at DSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
23 Total Awards
$5,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,725 Avg Student Debt

Williston State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Williston State College is located in Williston, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Williston State College is $5,981. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,725 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Williston State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
3 Total Awards
$4,010 Average Tuition & Fees

Sitting Bull College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list. Sitting Bull College is a public institution located in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Sitting Bull College, expect to pay an average of $4,010 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Sitting Bull College. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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